Abstract

This study examined flare accident rates and probable causes forimproper flares. Measures included the analysis of 6,676 aircraftaccident reports published by the National Transportation Safety Boardand a 21-item perception questionnaire administered to 134 pilots withvarying experience levels. The results revealed relatively high flareaccident rates and showed that pilots believed the flare to be moredifficult than 9 other standard flight maneuvers. The results alsoshowed that pilots reported experience and instruction as the mostimportant factors for proper flares. This study indicates that thosefactors are also probable causes for improper flares and discusses howthey relate to depth perception.